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Gioffredo Cappa Copy 4/4 Violin with Bows, Late 19th Century
Item Details
| Brand | Unmarked |
| Size | 4/4 |
| Body Length in Inches (excluding neck) | 14 |
| Bow Included | Yes |
| Instrument Materials | Ebony, Maple, Spruce |
| Model | after Gioffredo Cappa (1653 – 1717) |
| Label | Partial paper label to interior |
| Case Materials | Metal, Felt, Wood |
| Accessory Materials | Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Ebony |
| Period | Late 19th/ Early 20th Century |
| Additional Information | Mother-of-pearl inlay to frog on one bow. Historically, bows of the Victorian era are shorter in length than modern bows, which is reflected in the half-lined bow included in the listing. |
Condition
- repaired seams and cracks to face and ribs; no bridge, strings, and missing peg; one peg is not ebony; open seams throughout; wear to varnish and discoloration to finish; abrasions, dings, and scratches consistent with age and use; missing button and tailpiece; bows untested for cambre and warping; no bow hair present; one side of mother-of-pearl frog is chipped and separated from the frog; interior of case is worn and discolored; exterior of case has chipping paper finish; rusting to clasps; clasps are stiff and dysfunctional.
Dimensions
31.0" W x 5.0" H x 9.5" D
- measures case.
Item #
ITMG429486
